ESL & TOEFL PREPARATION CAMP

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1 ESL & TOEFL PREPARATION CAMP Attend ESL classes with students from other countries, live in a friendly American host home and go on a fun excursion to New York, Washington D.C., or Hersheypark. Success on the TOEFL test is the goal of this course. With 52 hours of ESL lessons, you will improve your reading comprehension, writing and speaking skills. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS For ages Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 3-week session (June, July or August) Minimum English proficiency: TOEFL (PB) 450 TOEFL (ibt) 40 IELTS hours of ESL lessons (TOEFL curriculum) by qualified teachers Homestay experience in a warm and friendly American host home Weekend host family activities Trips to New York, Washington D.C. or Hersheypark Local sightseeing, bowling, swimming, miniature golf, picnic, etc.

2 ABOUT PENNSYLVANIA Population of 13 million people Home to an Ivy League university - the University of Pennsylvania Major city is Philadelphia - the second largest city on the East Coast Famous for its beautiful farm land, being the sixth largest milk producing state in the country Close to New York and Washington, D.C. Hershey is considered the chocolate capital of the U.S. Lancaster County is home to the second largest 18th century Amish settlement in the world CHOOSE FROM ANY OF THESE SESSIONS JUNE SESSION JULY SESSION AUGUST SESSION Dates June 9 to June 30 July 7 to July 28 July 28 to August 18 Register By May 9 June 7 June 28 Highlights 52 hours of ESL lessons Full-day trip to Washington, D.C. Host family days 52 hours of ESL lessons Full-day trip to New York Host family days 52 hours of ESL lessons Full-day trip to Hersheypark Host family days Lititz Chocolate, Pretzel House, miniature golf, bowling Tanger Outlet shopping, swimming Amish Farm and House, Park City shopping, picnic and swimming

3 ITINERARY - JUNE SESSION DATE June 9 Weekends Weekdays ACTIVITY Arrive at Harrisburg International Airport Host family activities ESL classes from 9:30am to 2pm Homework and host family interaction for the rest of the day June 13 June 20 June 23 Special Activities: Lititz Chocolate & Pretzel House Miniature golf and ice cream Washington, D.C. June 30 Depart from Harrisburg International Airport ITINERARY - JULY SESSION DATE ACTIVITY July 7 Arrive at Harrisburg International Airport Weekends Weekdays July 11 July 18 July 21 July 25 July 28 Host family activities ESL classes from 9:30am to 2pm Homework and host family interaction for the rest of the day Special Activities: Swimming Tanger Outlet shopping New York Swimming Depart from Harrisburg International Airport

4 ITINERARY - AUGUST SESSION DATE ACTIVITY July 28 Arrive at Harrisburg International Airport Weekends Weekdays August 1 August 8 August 10 August 17 August 18 Host family activities ESL classes from 9:30am to 2pm Homework and host family interaction for the rest of the day Special Activities: Amish Farm and House Park City shopping Hersheypark Picnic and swimming Depart from Harrisburg International Airport ESL CLASSES 52 hours of ESL lessons (college level curriculum) Average class size: 10 to 12 students Venue: Study Center at Downtown Lancaster Taught by ELL certified teachers, high school ESL faculty, PHD holders in languages or private language tutors with extensive experience Focus on three core components: TOEFL Reading Comprehension - involves reading passages, understanding facts and details, summarizing important ideas and organizing information TOEFL Listening and Speaking - covers conversations, questions, listening skills, making inferences and predictions TOEFL Writing Skills - practices pre-writing, stating and supporting an opinion, coherence, evaluating essays and more

5 AMERICAN HOMESTAY Warm and friendly host home Full cultural and English immersion Placement in host home with up to one additional international student of a different nationality Host family activities Private bedroom Study desk Internet access Shared bath Laundry care Three meals per day, vegetarian and special diets can be accommodated 24-hour emergency assistance

6 PROGRAM PRICING PRICING: US $2,375 PRICE INCLUDES: 3-week session 52 hours of ESL lessons All trips and activities Homestay (room and board) Airport transfer from Harrisburg International Airport Student medical insurance PRICE EXCLUDES: Spending money Daily transportation to and from the study center 2137 Embassy Drive Suite 202, Lancaster PA 17603, USA amhomelife.org